Mammoth Lakes to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.8 miles 572.6 km · straight line
395.9 miles actual route 637.2 km · driving distance
7h 50min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from San Diego?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to San Diego is 355.8 miles (572.6 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.9 miles, taking about 7h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Lakes and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mammoth Lakes to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 50min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 24min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & San Diego

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM